English 5-string Banjo, Melody-jq Brand, Early 20th Century, Playable Condition Musical Instrum

Here is an interesting 5-string banjo made in England at the beginning of the century. This instrument is in playable condition, repaired in our workshops with marks and wear from use. The natural skin has been changed with a buffalo skin. The bottom has a diameter of 34 cm The overall dimension is approximately 93 cm. Vibrating string length: 64 cm Tuning: GDGB D The instrument is sold without a case excellent sound 16 fine tuners to tune the skin The old English 5-string banjo is a plucked string instrument, very popular in England and the United States since the end of the 19th century. It is distinguished by a shorter fifth string, called a chanterelle, which gives the instrument its characteristic sound and allows specific playing techniques such as the clawhammer. Concerning the brand or signature "Melody-JQ", there is no direct documentation or known references in the search results. It is possible that this is a lesser-known luthier or maker, or an English artisan brand from the first half of the 20th century, a period when many small workshops produced banjos for the local and export markets. Antique English banjos are often sought after for their quality of workmanship and unique timbre.